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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 277.08 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 277.08 and 184.25 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 277.08 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/277.08 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 277.08 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 51,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,051.99/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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